Sunak has ‘little England mentality’ over UK foreign policy, says Lammy Shadow foreign secretary says Britain risks isolation in global debates on China, AI and climate crisis The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023
Eurostar forced to stop running London-Amsterdam trains for almost a year in 2024 The incredible shrinking network: Brexit plus refurbishment could see the number of stations served by the cross-Channel train operator cut from 13 to four The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023
Travel insurance: how UK holidaymakers can get the best deal It is vital to weigh up reducing the upfront cost of a policy against what is covered and any excess The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023
Lech Walesa joins hundreds of thousands of Poles in anti-govt march in Warsaw An enormous anti-government march took place in Poland's capital Sunday, with citizens traveling from across the country to voice their anger at a right-wing administration that has eroded democratic norms and created fears the nation is following Hungary and Turkey down the path to autocracy. France 24 · Jun 4, 2023
This new Steam update will show you the lowest price a game has sold for in the last 30 days But only if you're in the EU TechRadar · Jun 4, 2023
India's import of Russian oil scales new high in May India’s import of cheap Russian oil scaled another record and is now more than the combined oil bought from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE and the U.S., industry data showed. India took 1.96 million barrels a day from Russia, 15% more than the previous according to data from energy cargo tracker… The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023
EU heading for 'small revolution' on enlargement: French minister The European Union is set for a "small revolution" through its enlargement to include Ukraine and potentially another nine countries, France's Europe minister has said. Radio France Internationale · Jun 4, 2023
Europe’s lurch to the right rolls on. Only unity on the left can stop it Recent polls in Italy, Spain, Greece, Turkey and Finland tell the story of voters swayed by fear and prejudice. Progressive parties – take note Keir Starmer – need a clear, principled agenda to turn that tide The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023
Opposition leads anti-government march on day symbolizing Poland's democratic achievements Poland’s largest opposition party is leading a march meant to mobilize voters against the right-wing government, which it accuses of eroding democracy The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2023
The EU pays Africa’s brutal militias to lock up migrants. Britain wants to follow suit Torture, rape and death are the results of a policy to keep desperate people away from Europe The Guardian - UK · Jun 4, 2023
An A-Y of e-bikes: the best-designed electric bike brands for 2023 Cyclists have never been more spoilt for choice. Although many cities are awash with rental e-bikes, the devoted rouleur demands their own machine. Here are some of the best e-bikes for 2023 Wallpaper · Jun 3, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war as it happened: Kremlin infighting ‘destroying Russian state’, says Wagner head Mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin criticises factionalism within Russian hierarchy The Guardian - AU · Jun 3, 2023
‘We’re crap at capitalism. We need something different’: the battle for economic revival in the Welsh valleys Decades of attempts to overcome economic blight in the region have failed. Now some say a fresh approach is needed The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023
Turkey to send commandos to Kosovo in response to Nato peacekeeping call EU has called on leaders in Kosovo and Serbia to immediately reduce tensions and halt ‘divisive rhetoric’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023
Bangkok Post · Jun 3, 2023 Three Europeans freed by Iran arrive home BRUSSELS: One Dane and two Austrian-Iranian citizens released from detention by Tehran arrived in their home countries on Saturday, after the latest in a series of prisoner swaps.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2023 Labour needs an ‘honest debate’ about Brexit damage, union warns Unless Britain develops a closer relationship with the EU it will continue to haemorrhage investment and jobs, says the GMB
Reuters · Jun 3, 2023 EU's top diplomat discusses Ukraine's ammunition needs with S.Korea The European Union's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, said he met South Korea's defence minister on Saturday to discuss Ukraine's needs for ammunition.
Tom’s Guide · Jun 3, 2023 iOS 17 features: 7 rumored upgrades coming to your iPhone With Apple announcing iOS 17 at WWDC 2023, here's the biggest new iPhone features to expect.
Bangkok Post · Jun 2, 2023 New rules on EU diplomat travel agreed Thailand has inked an MoU with the European Union (EU), agreeing to accept Laissez-Passer travel documents and loosen bureaucracy for travelling diplomats.
Bangkok Post · Jun 2, 2023 Kosovo violence gives Nato, Europe another crisis When Nato troops first entered Kosovo in June 1999 after 78 days of bombing, no one thought its Kosovo Force (KFOR) peacekeepers would still be trying to separate ethnic Albanians and ethnic Serbs 24 years later.
The Hindu · Jun 2, 2023 International trade has a carbon problem Environmental protection should not become a smokescreen for trade protectionism
The Independent UK · Jun 2, 2023 Boris Johnson’s £10bn Australia trade deal blunder branded ‘an embarrassment’ ‘Your boss has conceded the whole kingdom,’ Australian negotiator said to have told Liz Truss
The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2023 Twitter’s head of trust and safety resigns in latest high-profile departure Ella Irwin oversaw content moderation at the struggling social network, which has been plagued with woes since Musk’s takeover
Reuters · Jun 2, 2023 Spain seeks delay of PM's EU presidency speech due to election Spain wants to delay the presentation of priorities for its upcoming EU presidency until months after assuming the bloc's rotating leadership in July 1 due to a snap election, which some diplomats fear could disrupt Europe's agenda.
France 24 · Jun 2, 2023 ‘I don't want Russian provocations,’ says Georgia's Zurabishvili The biggest war in Europe since 1945 has prompted several countries to try to speed up their integration with the West. Those include Ukraine itself but also nations in the western Balkans, as well as Moldova and Georgia, which has been knocking on NATO's door for many years. The former…